Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: RN Supervisor is a professional who plans, directs, provides and evaluates nursing care and works to ensure that each person adheres to the mission and philosophy of the Taylor Health Center. REPORTS TO: The RN Supervisor is responsible to the Director of Nursing, Long Term Care, and annual performance evaluation is done by the Director of Nursing, Long Term Care. MANAGEMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ** 1. Carries out facility policies. Models time management, conscientiousness, dedication, self discipline, accountability and responsibility. ** 2. Possesses clinical assessment skills and clinical judgment. Responds to emergency situations. Is a ready resource for staff when needed. Performs procedures to teach, model, and/or facilitate care when appropriate. ** 3. Maintains and/or enhances the self-esteem of others through listening and responding with empathy and clear transmission of information. Answers inquiries accurately and in a timely manner. 4. Writes reports, memos and evaluations in a complete, clear, concise and timely manner. Makes appropriate use of the computer in written communication. ** 5. Gives clear directions, explains the reasons for decisions and solicits the input of staff to enhance group capabilities. Can be depended upon to complete an assigned project. Addresses staff issues and makes appropriate referrals. 6. Strives to improve own level of competence through skill development, keeping abreast of nursing trends and new developments in health care affecting long term care as well as supervision/management theory. ** 7. Responsible for security of employees and residents on assigned shift. Acts in administrative capacity in absence of the Director of Nursing, Long Term Care and Assistant Director of Nursing, Long Term Care as assigned. 8. Completes the initial resident profile and updates as necessary according to the care plan. ** 9. Implements care and services that recognize age and diversity specific needs and issues of customers and residents served. 10. Maintains an ongoing rapport with family members or designee. ** 11. Receives reports on residents from the staff nurse and conveys pertinent resident information to IDT as indicated. ** 12. Reviews the condition of residents with the Clinical Care Coordinator and communicates pertinent information to physicians involved with resident care. Calls family regarding condition changes. ** 13. Works with Unit Coordinator on referrals to clinics and other physicians as needed. 14. Participates in orientation of new employees. 15. Collects quality review studies and participates in Quality Assurance program. ** 16. Handles all situations with professionalism, tactfulness, politeness, and is always courteous to residents, visitors, and other employees. ** 17. Regularly confers with Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Clinical Care Coordinator. 18. Participates in meetings and committees as requested. 19. Consistently works to maintain staff morale and promotes their working together as a team. Interacts with staff from other disciplines and areas in a caring and professional manner. 20. Interprets the nursing care plan to nursing staff as assigned. ** 21. Delegates responsibility to nursing personnel for the direct nursing care of specific residents during each shift of duty. ** 22. Assists in scheduling duties as needed. 23. Assists the unites with emergent situations and follows through with all new orders. ** 24. Responsible for the supervision of the total nursing activities on his/her shift. ** 25. Evaluates and performs nursing care per physician's orders, and in compliance with facility policy and procedure plans. 26. Assists with medication pass and treatments as needed. 27. Explains procedures and treatments to residents commensurate with their level of understanding. ** 28. Consistently administers treatments, applies various apparatus, uses equipment safely. Lifts, positions, transfers, and transports residents using proper body mechanics and available equipment. Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. ** 29. Utilizes sound nursing judgment in emergency situations and demonstrates nursing technique and procedures and assists and supervises non-professional personnel in delivering resident care. ** 30. Always respects resident's rights as written in the Taylor Health Center Resident Rights and Responsibilities Manual. 31. Follows infection control in accordance with all applicable facility policies. ** 32. Performs documentation in compliance with facility policies and procedures. ** 33. Works with the Clinical Care Coordinator to record resident's needs and problems on NCP and revises as appropriate through evaluation of resident's response to nursing care. ** 34. Provides reports on incidents and accidents of both residents and employees and follows through with notification to appropriate personnel. Implements any changes to POC and documents accordingly. ** 35. Practices in accordance with the limits of the New York State Nurse Practice Act, and facility policies and procedures and nursing standards of care. 36. Displays a positive attitude towards work assignments, residents, and co­ workers. 37. Completes annual competencies per job description in a timely manner. 38. Performs other related job duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. Required to work weekends, holidays and various shifts as needed. 39. Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the mission statement and philosophies of Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital and Arnot Health. ** 40. Has a working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly reports any potential Corporate Compliance violations to the Corporate Compliance Officer. 41. Is familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles and participates in the process as appropriate, focusing on meeting the customer service needs of the internal and external customers. ** 42. Must possess the highest ethical standard with respect to discretion and regard for confidential information. 43. Provides age appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients. 44. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position. 45. In order to provide the highest quality care to our patients and residents, individuals may be required to work beyond hours normally scheduled. Work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department. 46. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current New York State RN licensure. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Certification in Gerontological nursing is desirable. PRI and MDS certification required. Current CPR certification required. EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in an acute care and LTC preferred. Previous experience as a Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse in acute or long term care is desired. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Involves intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Required to lift, move, position, and transfer/transport equipment and residents. Maintain composure in stressful situations. HAZARDS: May be exposed to contagious disease or infection. Requirements